When I was reading up on a herb called Gandarusa 尖尾鳳 (Justicia Gendarussa Burm. F.) I found out that besides having medicinal uses, the leaves of the plant are also used to ward off evil. It seems that putting a few leaves of the gandarusa will help to prevent being disturbed by supernatural beings. Stalks of the leaves are also used in offering ceremonies by bomohs as well as to heal the sick. It is believed that planting the plant in ones compound would deter evil spirits from entering the house.
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